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Citizen Cz Smart Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Screen size:?Battery life:15 daysDisplay type:MIP LCD

Citizen Cz Smart Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Technical score

30%

7.3

Review score ( 2 · 6)

Review score 30% · 7.3 · based on 2 written reviews + 6 videos
2 written reviews + 6 videos count as 4.8 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 78% of smartwatches
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

24%

6.1

Health

21%

8.2

Fitness

16%

8.7

Battery

14%

9.2

Smart features

12%

8.8

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

6.4

Hardware

â–²Better than 82% of smartwatches
7.3

Review score

Review score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

20%

9.0

ablogtowatch.com

Video reviews 6

10%

9.0

aBlogtoWatch

10%

9.0

GetOutThereGear

10%

9.0

Madrock Watches & Adventure

10%

5.0

Unboxall TV

10%

5.0

Mike O'Brien

5%

8.0

Stereowise Plus

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 71% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Citizen Cz Smart

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components:

24%

6.1

Health

21%

8.2

Fitness

16%

8.7

Battery

14%

9.2

Smart features

12%

8.8

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

6.4

Hardware

7.8
Review score
Review score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

20%

9.0

ablogtowatch.com

Video reviews 6

10%

9.0

aBlogtoWatch

10%

9.0

GetOutThereGear

10%

9.0

Madrock Watches & Adventure

10%

5.0

Unboxall TV

10%

5.0

Mike O'Brien

5%

8.0

Stereowise Plus

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Citizen Cz Smart has a popularity of 7.9 points, which is higher than 67.7% of smartwatches.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

8.0
Brand name
Citizen
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
15 days
Battery life
15 days
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 15 days which is longer than that of 86.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
27 h
Battery life in training mode
27 h
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 27 h in training mode which is longer than 68.5% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
?
Charge time
40 min
Charge time
40 min
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 40 min which is faster than 97.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 0.4% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
regular
Software update frequency
regular
★ Better than 94% of models
This smartwatch has regular software update support which is more active than that of 94% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6% of smartwatches.
Updates are released regularly throughout the year.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
Cellular support may depend on LTE/GPS+Cellular variant selection.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
?
Display type
MIP LCD
Display type
MIP LCD
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This smartwatch uses a MIP LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 60% of smartwatches and the same as that of 5% of smartwatches.
Resolution
416x 416
Resolution
416x 416
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x416 which is higher than that of 74.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
244 ppi
Pixel density
244 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 244 ppi which is lower than that of 81% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 3100
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 GB
â–² Better than 31% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 31.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 45.8% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 8 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 67.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 12.1% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Citizen Cz Smart vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 80 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    40 min
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (40 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    40 min vs 120 min
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    regular
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartwatch receives regular software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are released regularly throughout the year.
    regular vs ended
  • 8 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    15 days
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 15 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    15 days vs 7 days
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Availability may vary by model or region.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    Cellular support may depend on LTE/GPS+Cellular variant selection.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Availability may vary by model or region.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 80 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    40 min
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (40 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    40 min vs 120 min
  • 8 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    15 days
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 15 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    15 days vs 7 days
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 7.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    27 h
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (27 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    27 h vs 19.25 h
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    Cellular support may depend on LTE/GPS+Cellular variant selection.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, stainless steel
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, stainless steel vs silicone
  • Better case material
    Case material
    aluminum, stainless steel
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch uses aluminum, stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    aluminum, stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    416 x 416
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x416, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    416x416 vs 352x430
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    regular
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartwatch receives regular software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are released regularly throughout the year.
    regular vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon Wear 3100
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon Wear 3,100 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX6
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IPX6 vs IP68).
    IPX6 vs IP68
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    MIP LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartwatch uses MIP LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 2.31x more expensive
    Citizen Cz Smart is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£300 vs £130).
    £300 vs £130
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No pace tracking
    Pace tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    1 m vs 50 m
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX6
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IPX6 vs IP68).
    IPX6 vs IP68
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    MIP LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartwatch uses MIP LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 82 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    244 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (244 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    244 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 4 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.0 mm vs 42.0 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
aBlogtoWatch
≈ estimated
28/09/2023
Hands-on review · design, dial, features and battery
Verdict
Citizen Cz Smart is a well-balanced hybrid for traditional watch fans, with fewer smart features but a strong overall pick.
9.0
Madrock Watches & Adventure
≈ estimated
27/02/2022
Hands-on review · display, buttons and comfort tests
Verdict
Citizen Cz Smart is a comfortable, well-built hybrid that left the reviewer highly satisfied, though it is not a full smartwatch.
5.0
Unboxall TV
≈ estimated
17/01/2022
Hands-on review · design, e-ink screen, accuracy and price
Verdict
Citizen Cz Smart has a striking design and solid build, but at this price it does not quite get the balance right.
5.0
Mike O'Brien
≈ estimated
30/12/2020
Hands-on review · design, battery and health features
Verdict
Citizen Cz Smart has a nice design, but it is nearly identical to a cheaper watch and hard to recommend right now.
Shop video
Brand video
Brand video
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 2 · 6

Reviewers praise the solid build, but fitness tracking disappoints and opinions on battery life are split.
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about Citizen Cz Smart

  • Classic and stylish design that mimics a high-end traditional timepiece
  • High-quality build materials including stainless steel and robust bands
  • Bright and responsive AMOLED touchscreen with vibrant colors
  • Fast charging capabilities (approximately 80% in 40 minutes)
  • Effective health monitoring features such as SpO2 (blood oxygen) and heart rate tracking
  • Excellent battery life on Hybrid models (lasting up to 15-18 days)
  • Helpful smart features like Amazon Alexa built-in and reliable phone call quality

What we don't like about Citizen Cz Smart

  • Poor battery life on full touchscreen models, often failing to last a full day
  • Glitchy or sluggish software/app performance, especially during initial setup
  • Limited water resistance (often rated only for splashes/IPX6, not for swimming)
  • Inconsistent connectivity between the watch and the smartphone app
  • Limited and sometimes 'dull' selection of pre-installed watch faces
  • Fitness tracking inaccuracies reported for step counting and workout distances
  • Bulky or heavy design that may not be suitable for smaller wrists

Verdict

The Citizen CZ Smart is a premium Wear OS smartwatch featuring a 46mm stainless steel case, a 1.28-inch AMOLED touchscreen, and the Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor with 8GB of storage [1.1]. It offers a robust sensor suite for health tracking and the YouQ wellness app for alertness forecasting, with pros including high-quality design, fast charging, and broad OS compatibility [1.1, 1.2]. However, notable cons include, inconsistent battery life, limited water resistance, and occasional app glitches [1.2].

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